Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 8a
58.5Performance40.2
67.3Display51.5
71Camera46.5
62.2Battery47.5
94.7Features94.7
15 spec wins — Google Pixel 10 Pro XL2 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 67.1 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+25) and performance (+18). Google Pixel 8a still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 48
- 269% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8a
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 19% lower weight: 188 g vs 232 g
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+11% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | OLED (Actua) |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+13% | 430 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,300 nits+65% | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.4 %+8% | 83.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Google Tensor G3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,400,000+56% | 900,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+36% | 1,690 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,200+44% | 4,300 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.89 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+269% | 13 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+150% | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+223% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh+16% | 4,492 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+150% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W+233% | 8 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 188 g+19% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+4% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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